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26/09/2015
Heathrow Airport Guide. Facilities for those needing Special Assistance

URL: http://www.heathrow-airport-guide.co.uk/disabled-facilities.html
Heathrow Airport Guide. Facilities for those needing Special Assistance - London Heathrow Airport is reasonably friendly to disabled people and those needing special assistance. All terminals offer: Ramps, Wider access pathways, Telephones at a height accessible to wheelchair users, Disabled toilet facilities, Assistance points with induction loops, Reserved seating for disabled people in check-in areas. For general advice and information regarding the special assistance facilities at Heathrow Airport call +44 (0)844 335 1801 or the Heathrow minicom service for deaf or hard of hearing on +44 (0)20 8745 7950. The webpage also contains information about the various facilities at the terminals, including: General Tips for passengers travelling with a disability, Parking, In The Terminal, Locations of Special Assistance areas, Special Assistance Bus.Language(s): EN
Keyword(s): Accessibility information, access guides

19/02/2015
Access in London (Guide book)

URL: http://accessinlondon.org/
Access in London is a well established and well researched guide, published in 1984, 1989, 1996, 2003 and 2014. Nearly all of the information is collected by visit, and it reflects the experiences of disabled people who want to get around. It is part of a series published by Pauline Hephaistos Survey Projects since the 1970s to places as diverse as Paris, Israel and the Palestinian Authority, Jersey, Norway, Brittany and the Loire Valley. The guide is available as a book or can be downloaded from the website. If you want a copy of the book, go to Contact us.Language(s): EN
Keyword(s): Accessibility auditing |
Accessibility information, access guides |
Accommodation services |
Age-related issues, (seniors) |
Ancient monuments |
Attractions |
Cafés, restaurants, bars and pubs |
Customer relations |
Festivals - music, dance |
Gardens and parks |
Heritage |
Information and Communication Technologies |
Location-based services |
Management of tourist venues and attractions |
Mind, body, spirit |
Museums and galleries |
Music |
Publishing |
Shows and theatre |
Special services for disabled visitors |
Sports |
Tourist information services |
Transport services |
Visual arts |
Walking and hiking |
Young childrens' and families' holidays and services |
Youth tourism

09/02/2012
Changing Places - (Toilets)

URL: www.changing-places.org
Thousands of people need the Changing Places toilets that would help them to enjoy the day to day activities many of us take for granted. The Changing Places Consortium has launched its campaign on behalf of those people who cannot use standard accessible toilets. This includes people with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their carers, as well as many other disabled people.Language(s): EN
Keyword(s): Accessibility information, access guides |
Architecture, design and planning |
Assistive Technologies |
Buildings and facilities design, maintenance |
Customer relations |
Design Guidelines, Design-for-All |
Disability, disabilities, technical aids |
Health, therapy, wellness |
Medical and nursing care, treatment |
Special services for disabled visitors |
Standards |
Suppliers of equipment |
Travel services

URL: http://www.openbritain.net/
Open Britain is the new definitive guide for the traveller with access needs - everything you need to explore and enjoy Britain to the full. (1st edition, expected publication date: Autumn 2009). Open Britain provides a guide book and web site for people with disabilities and special access requirements. Open Britain is a national symbol for disabled access information, developed by 3 leading charities for the disabled in partnership with the AA.Language(s): EN
Keyword(s): Accessibility information, access guides |
Accommodation services |
Attractions |
Cafés, restaurants, bars and pubs |
Food and drink

27/10/2007
enabledlondon

URL: http://www.enabledlondon.com/default/1.home/index.htm
The enabledlondon website is produced by a group of people using their different skills to share information and make positive changes for disabled people. It provides an on-line access guide to going out in London, helping people to make informed choices by giving clear and full information.Language(s): EN
Keyword(s): Accessibility information, access guides |
Attractions |
Cafés, restaurants, bars and pubs |
Museums and galleries |
Shows and theatre |
Sports |
Transport services

18/06/2007
Rail Travel

18/06/2007
Door to Door

URL: http://www.dptac.gov.uk/door-to-door/
Door to Door is a transport and travel website which gives disabled people and less mobile information about transport and advice about travelling using all forms of transport.Language(s): EN
Keyword(s): Transport services

18/06/2007
National Quality Assurance Standards

URL: http://www.qualityintourism.com/
A quality assurance rating provides an independent assessment of what a guest can expect to find. Whatever the size of accommodation or the facilities offered, it gives an invaluable guarantee that a guest's stay will meet your expectations.Language(s): EN
Keyword(s): Accessibility information, access guides